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Murphy's Law states: If you ship your scanner to someone to borrow, your BMW's SES light will come on the moment the shipping truck departs for its destination.

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“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.”

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Originally Posted by Mike Miller

I just don't know what I'd do with 560 hp that doesn't involve getting arrested.

Please forgive my ignorance for not reading this 71 page thread. I have the scanner on order.

I have one question, is it possible to go into the IKE (I believe its this one) and change the speedometer reading? I had seen a screenshot on here somewhere that made me think it may be possible. I (obviously) have the 3-4 mph high reading and it drive me nuts. I would like to get it closer to actual speed.

“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.”

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Miller

I just don't know what I'd do with 560 hp that doesn't involve getting arrested.

Yeah, I came across that thread the other day. I tried searching the forum but didn't come up with anything.

I know the screenshot I had seen had a spot labeled speedometer offset.

I was thinking that since my speedo is off about 4 mph and in the pic the mileage offset is at 4, that maybe if its changed to 0 the speedo might read correct then. I just dont want to screw anything up though.

“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.”

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Miller

I just don't know what I'd do with 560 hp that doesn't involve getting arrested.

I was thinking that since my speedo is off about 4 mph and in the pic the mileage offset is at 4, that maybe if its changed to 0 the speedo might read correct then. I just dont want to screw anything up though.

This is the AUC sensor, it decides when the outside air is too dirty for you to breathe and recirculates cabin air:
There is a foam-like sponge inside of it which needs to be cleaned/replaced. Search threads made by "dmax", he has a step by step DIY regarding the fix.

I didn't see posted earlier but isn't there a way to program the sensor more sensitive and activate sooner?
Also I did a search for "dmax" and his DIY threads for AUC sensor and can't find any that show how to clean it. I am interested in this. In both my E46s i have yet to see the Automatic air circulation mode kick in. And I have been in some dust and behind some smelly diesels trucks

On my menu for light coding, it only shows Cold Check, I don't see Hot Check like most people's lighting menu. I'm doing this to avoid the flickering with my LED bulbs. Also, my DME does not show up (this is because the pins are not soldered, I'm assuming), could that be the same reason for the hot/cold check?

I have a problem with my BC (or OBC) stalk. The button didn't do anything and dash showed the time. Pushing the BC button did not do anything. So I decided to purchase a new stalk from eBay (suggested in another thread). Mind you the ebay seller only sold used (like new) stalks. So I was reading that I needed the stalk re-coded. I read many threads and decided to purchase the BMW scanner from PA soft. Installed the software. Everything is fine. USB and CABLE lights are fine and both show a green square in the settings. I went to the IKE coding menu. The On-Board computer was already checked. Weird. So I unchecked it. Coded the car. No errors. Tried pressing the BC button. Nothing (as expected). I checked the OBC button. Proceed with coding. Once errors once again. BC button still not working.

I tried to recode other aspects such as the alarm system and everything worked as it should.

I've read MANY (probably all of them) threads from various websites including this one and I have had NO luck with finding anything to even resolve my prolbme.

A friend of mine has an '03 330Cic that had the OBC display stuck on time only. No matter how many times she pressed the BC button nothing on the dash would change. Eventually the problem got worse and effected her brakes, convertible top functions and made the instrument cluster light up like a Christmas Tree. Not sure if your problems may be similar but it ended up being a faulty ignition switch. Got a new one installed and I haven't heard a peep from my friend either!

Has anyone run into the problem with PA soft that will not allowed to access to DME live data and can not find SRS module? I was able to access to both of the stated problems with this software on my 2000 740iL and my buddy 1998 745iL before.

Damn, I think I might have found the problem. Fuse #30 keeps blowing everytime I start the engine. The chart said its for the on board computer (among other things). Would that be why my BC button won't work even if I coded the car?